Germany's conservative parties have chosen Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor in the upcoming 2025 federal elections, marking a significant shift in leadership.
As CDU leader since 2022, Merz has shifted the party to the right and advocates for a stringent migration policy, reflecting a key change in German conservative ideology.
With current opinion polls placing the CDU/CSU bloc ahead of Olaf Scholz's ruling coalition, Merz aims to reshape the conservative narrative after Merkel's longstanding tenure.
Friedrich Merz's nomination comes after Bavaria's Markus Soder declined to run, solidifying Merz's position as a leading figure in Germany's conservative landscape for 2025.
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